Legal Services in Finland

No matter if you are an investor or natural person, if you need legal advice, you can rely on our law firm in Finland. Our specialists are at your disposal with various services that are adapted to your needs and that primary focus on getting suitable results that match your expectations.

In the table below, we invite you to discover the legal services we can provide you in Finland:

Our legal solutions in Finland

Here is a brief list with the services provided by our Finnish law firm:

• support for obtaining residency and citizenship in Finland;
• assistance in setting up companies in Finland;
• guidance in real estate matters;
• assistance in Civil and Commercial Law;
• litigation support;
• assistance in tax law-related aspects.

We would like to point out that our services are all client-oriented, so that you can rely on our specialists for personalized support.

Assistance in moving to Finland

If you plan to immigrate to Finland, you have made the right choice, considering it offers one of the best lifestyles and quality of life in Europe. Another good news is that the immigration legislation is quite flexible enabling you to obtain residency through various means, among which:

• business creation, which is a great option if you are an entrepreneur;
• employment, if you want the opportunity to work in a Finnish company;
• family reunion, if you want to move in with your relatives.

If you want to move to Finland and obtain a visa as fast as possible in order to legally reside in the country, our immigration lawyers in Finland can help you. Being granted permanent residency in Finland is a great opportunity that provides you various rights both within the European Union and in this country. All residents are covered by the advanced social security and public health care system. Feel free to get in touch with our immigration lawyers and find out what other benefits you are entitled to as a resident. There are several requirements to meet in order to become eligible for Finnish citizenship. For instance, you must has spent a specific amount of time in Finland. The necessary period depends on your circumstances, but it is generally 8 years of residence with a residence permit (5 years if you meet the language skills requirement), not counted from permanent residency. 

No matter the pathway you choose, you can rely on us if you want to immigrate to Finland, as our services include:

• support in creating the necessary documents for relocation;
• updates on the processing of your paperwork;
• guidance in applying for Finnish residency.

Additionally, we will also guide you on the steps to complete once you enter the country, implying registration with various authorities.

Formation of Finnish companies

Legal Assistance and Representation for the formation of Private Limited Liability Company (osakeyhtiö, Oy) and Public Limited Liability companies in Finland. This also includes services related to company formation such as company domiciliation, accounting services etc.

• establishment of subsidiaries and/or branches in Finland – legal services related to the setup of Finland legal entities with or without independent legal personality: Finland subsidiaries and branches. Businessmen interested in expanding their companies in another country, such as Germany, should know that the corporate tax is 15% + solidarity surcharge of 5.5% and the time frame for the incorporation is around 2 – 4 weeks. Our partner law firm in Germany can handle the entire procedure.
• special permits or licenses for company activities – assistance obtaining permits and licenses needed in order to conduct business activities in Finland. This relates to permits from local authorities, licenses to conduct certain financial activities, requirements to hire a Finland national etc.
• mergers and acquisitions in Finland, purchase of shares in existing Finland companies as well other corporate restructuring on the Finnish market.
• liquidation and dissolution of Finnish companies – our Finland lawyers and accountants provide legal assistance related to the dissolution and liquidation of Finland companies as well as bankruptcy procedures.
• corporate and commercial litigation – our lawyers will be able to represent you throughout all the stages of litigation in Finland.
• tax advice and tax planning – advice on Finland taxation methods and on legal minimization of taxes. We can also offer assistance in immigration to Finland and its tax implications

If you are interested in immigration to Finland by business registration, contact us.

Real estate rental and acquisition support

If you move here, you will also need a place to stay, which is why our immigration solutions are doubled by our legal services related to renting or buying a home in Finland. We can help you find out if the property you want to rent or purchase is right for you and in case it is, we can get the paperwork started right away.

Our Finnish lawyers’ focus is making you feel comfortable as soon as possible here.

Legal services related to two of the most important laws: the Civil and Commercial Code

The team at our law office in Finland is made of specialists is various areas of the law, including the civil and commercial ones. This is why, if you need support in any of these areas, you can undoubtedly rely on us.

Among the legal services in these domains, we mention the following:

• legal advice in family law-matters, one of the most important branches of the Civil Law;
• assistance in entering or exiting various types of contracts;
• guidance in inheritance matters;
• assistance in setting up joint ventures and franchise businesses, as part of our expertise in Commercial Law matters;
• commercial due diligence before entering into joint venture agreements or other similar contracts.

Our list of legal services is definitely more extensive and can be presented in detail by our attorney in Helsinki.

Litigation lawyers in Finland

You can also rely on our Finnish lawyers if you need assistance in various types of litigation cases, starting with debt collection and up to more complicated cases, such as divorce proceedings or even commercial disputes.

Do not hesitate to bring your case to us, as the soon you take action, the sooner we can help you.

We can help you understand the Finnish taxation system

At last, but not least, taxation is an important matter our law office in Finland can help you. Our specialists will explain the taxes you need to pay as a resident or non-resident.

Feel free to contact us for a detailed presentation of our legal services in Finland.